Thaipusam Festival: A colorful and extreme celebration

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02/09/2013

Thaipusam Festival: A colorful and extreme celebration

Thaipusam Festival in Singapore

2013

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Thaipusam is a Hindu celebration of devotion, occurring on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (Jan/Feb). It is a time to give thanks to Muruga, the son of Shiva. If you do not know about this festival - it is one where they pierce the body to show devotion. It is quite the sight!

This year we were invited to walk with a family in the parade. A very unique and special opportunity.

Click here to visit our travel blog - the Xtra suitcase to read all about this very unusual celebration.

I changed the name of our travel blog to the Xtra suitcase. Why? Because I tag along with the hubby for all his work trips... I am his extra suitcase!

Posted at 09:03 PM in Daily life in Singapore, Traveling around the world | Permalink

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Eeeee! I am a little too squeamish for this one. Please tell me they remove all that stuff when it is over!

Posted by: Kathy | 02/10/2013 at 12:19 AM

Malaysian Indians pierced themselves with hooks and skewers as they celebrated a Hindu festival hailed as a show of religious freedom after a spate of attacks on places of worship.I can never understand this way of piercings themselves for worship.

Posted by: body jewellery | 03/01/2013 at 05:57 AM

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